COUNTER as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • a return punch (especially by a boxer)
   Synonym(s)
   • counterpunch (what does counterpunch mean?)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • punch (what does punch mean?)
   • clout (what does clout mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
   • lick (what does lick mean?)
   • biff (what does biff mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • deflect (what does deflect mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room
   • has shelves and drawers
   Synonym(s)
   • buffet (what does buffet mean?)
   • sideboard (what does sideboard mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • furniture (what does furniture mean?)
   • piece of furniture (what does piece of furniture mean?)
   • article of furniture (what does article of furniture mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • credenza (what does credenza mean?)
   • credence (what does credence mean?)
   • minibar (what does minibar mean?)
   • cellaret (what does cellaret mean?)
3. Meaning
   • table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • table (what does table mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • checkout (what does checkout mean?)
   • checkout counter (what does checkout counter mean?)
   • meat counter (what does meat counter mean?)
   • notions counter (what does notions counter mean?)
   • reception desk (what does reception desk mean?)
4. Meaning
   • a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
   Synonym(s)
   • tabulator (what does tabulator mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • calculator (what does calculator mean?)
   • calculating machine (what does calculating machine mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • pulse counter (what does pulse counter mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • count (what does count mean?)
   • number (what does number mean?)
   • enumerate (what does enumerate mean?)
   • numerate (what does numerate mean?)
5. Meaning
   • a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • piece of leather (what does piece of leather mean?)
6. Meaning
   • game equipment used in various card or board games
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • game equipment (what does game equipment mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • chip (what does chip mean?)
   • poker chip (what does poker chip mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • count (what does count mean?)
   • number (what does number mean?)
   • enumerate (what does enumerate mean?)
   • numerate (what does numerate mean?)
7. Meaning
   • the piece of leather that fits the heel
   Synonym(s)
   • heel (what does heel mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • piece of leather (what does piece of leather mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • heel (what does heel mean?)
   • reheel (what does reheel mean?)
8. Meaning
   • (computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • register (what does register mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • count (what does count mean?)
   • number (what does number mean?)
   • enumerate (what does enumerate mean?)
   • numerate (what does numerate mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
   Synonym(s)
   • comeback (what does comeback mean?)
   • rejoinder (what does rejoinder mean?)
   • replication (what does replication mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • it brought a sharp rejoinder from the teacher
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • reply (what does reply mean?)
   • response (what does response mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • sass (what does sass mean?)
   • sassing (what does sassing mean?)
   • backtalk (what does backtalk mean?)
   • back talk (what does back talk mean?)
   • lip (what does lip mean?)
   • mouth (what does mouth mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • counter (what does counter mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • come back (what does come back mean?)
   • repay (what does repay mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   • rejoin (what does rejoin mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • come back (what does come back mean?)
   • repay (what does repay mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   • rejoin (what does rejoin mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • come back (what does come back mean?)
   • repay (what does repay mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   • rejoin (what does rejoin mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • come back (what does come back mean?)
   • repay (what does repay mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   • rejoin (what does rejoin mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a person who counts things
    Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • person (what does person mean?)
    • individual (what does individual mean?)
    • someone (what does someone mean?)
    • somebody (what does somebody mean?)
    • mortal (what does mortal mean?)
    • human (what does human mean?)
    • soul (what does soul mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • count (what does count mean?)
    • number (what does number mean?)
    • enumerate (what does enumerate mean?)
    • numerate (what does numerate mean?)

COUNTER as VERB

1. Meaning
   • speak in response
   Usage Example(s)
   • He countered with some very persuasive arguments
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • answer (what does answer mean?)
   • reply (what does reply mean?)
   • respond (what does respond mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • rejoinder (what does rejoinder mean?)
   • retort (what does retort mean?)
   • return (what does return mean?)
   • riposte (what does riposte mean?)
   • replication (what does replication mean?)
   • comeback (what does comeback mean?)
   • counter (what does counter mean?)
2. Meaning
   • act in advance of
   • deal with ahead of time
   Synonym(s)
   • anticipate (what does anticipate mean?)
   • foresee (what does foresee mean?)
   • forestall (what does forestall mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) counter is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • act (what does act mean?)
   • move (what does move mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • obviation (what does obviation mean?)
   • forestalling (what does forestalling mean?)
   • preclusion (what does preclusion mean?)
   • anticipator (what does anticipator mean?)
   • anticipant (what does anticipant mean?)

COUNTER as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • indicating opposition or resistance
   Synonym(s)
   • antagonistic (what does antagonistic mean?)
   Similar To
   • negative (what does negative mean?)

COUNTER as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • in the opposite direction
   Usage Example(s)
   • run counter